The primary endpoint will be the between-group difference in the myocardial salvage index as measured in the acute phase by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging with late gadolinium enhancement (LGE).

The between-group difference in the AUC for Troponin T (TnT) during index hospitalisation

The extent of microvascular obstruction as measured by CMR after 3 - 7 days

The levels of IL-6 mRNA expression and activation of NF-B in peripheral blood monocytes were higher in OSA patients than normal subjects. And increased IL-6 mRNA expression and activation of NF-B go down after 4-week CPAP treatment.

The effects of oral selenium supplementation on the inflammatory response in older adults with an increased IL-6 level and low normal selenium levels over an 8 week intervention period.

The effects of selenium supplementation on the activity of the selenium- dependent antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase, and on altered protein production in older adults with increased serum IL-6 and low normal levels of selenium.

Relative IL-6 levels as a percent (%) of baseline will be lower in subjects receiving CytoSorb treatment in conjunction with the standard of care as compared to control subjects receiving only the standard of care for ARDS/ALI in the setting of sepsis.